Robert Mynhier

1950 - 2020

Robert Leslie Mynhier, 69, of Russell, Kentucky, died peacefully Monday evening, March 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was born May 4, 1950, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Ralph Mynhier and Ruth Johnson Mynhier Click.

Bob was a 1968 graduate of Paul Blazer High School and a 1970 graduate of Ashland Community College. He was a lifelong sports fan. He was a member of the Ashland Tomcat football team when they won the state championship in 1967. He spent many years in the press box volunteering as a spotter for the Russell football team.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Russell and volunteered with the Baptist Builders of Ohio and South East Kentucky. He retired from AK Steel and then worked for Riverside Refractories in Alabama. He later worked with Allied Minerals and Products in Ohio. Bob was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. In his later years he loved sitting on the riverbank and visiting with his neighbors.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 40 years, Connie Terrill Mynhier of Russell; daughter, Heather Harr and husband, Matt of Russell; son, Jonathan Mynhier and wife, Mandy of Georgetown, KY; brother Bill Mynhier of Pikeville, NC; sister, Linda Taylor and husband, John of Hebron, KY; grandchildren, Drew, Alex, Easton and Bryleigh and a host of loving extended family members and dear friends.

A private graveside service was held at Rose Hill Burial Park with Rev. Ken Gowin officiating.

There will be a public celebration of Bob’s life announced at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory should be directed to First Baptist Church, Russell Missions Fund, 901 Ashland Drive, Russell, KY, 41169.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel.

To share a remembrance of Bob or to express a condolence to his family, please visit: www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Noah York

2020 - 2020

Noah Alexander Patrick York, one month, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home. He is now in the arms of Jesus.

Noah was born March 1, 2020 in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to Laura Trussel and Alexander York.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dianna Trussel; and paternal great-grandmother, Ann Patrick.

Noah was a true warrior and overcame many battles during his fight. He showed admirable strength during his short time here and was a testament to those around him to aim toward perseverance. Knowing Noah was knowing how to love and love fiercely.

In addition to his parents, Laura and Alexander, he is survived by his brother and sister, Grayden and Kelsea Locke; maternal grandfather Tracy (Karen) Trussel; paternal grandparents, Kimberly (Tom) Patrick-Crews and Michael (Christy) York; along with a host of other close family.

A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is caring for arrangements.

William Adams

1932 – 2020

William Allen “Junior” Adams 87 of Greenup went to to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth OH.

He was born on October 13, 1932 in Greenup County a son of the late Allen & Bertha Hayes Adams.

He was a retired brick mason, a member of brick layers union, local 17 and was a member of the Plum Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death along with his parents by a son, Greg Adams and a granddaughter, Amanda Carroll.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca G. Lane Adams; two sons, Gary Adams of Greenup and John Adams of Louisville; four daughters, Gail Gullett of Grovetown GA, Greta Holmes of Ashland, Julia McGraw of Greenup and Corie Roberts of Louisville; two sisters, Rosie Vanhoy and Frances Tackett both of Pebbles OH; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for his family and church family.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Plum Grove Baptist Church Building Fund 812 Plum Grove Road Greenup KY 41144.  

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.  

James Baer

1958 – 2020

James I. Baer, 61 of Ashland passed away March 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 10, 1958 to the late James R. Baer and the late Anna Hall Baer. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Pam Baer.

Mr. Baer is survived by four sisters, Barbara Baer of Ashland, KY, Judy Stidham and her husband Ernest of Nova, OH, Eleanor Davis of Rush, KY and Gloria Howard and her husband Russ of Berry, KY. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A private graveside service was held at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, KY for Mr. Baer.

Brenda Gail Goins

1964 – 2020

Brenda Gail Moore Goins, born Sept. 2, 1964 went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020 at her lifetime home in Greenup, Ky.

She was preceded in death by Baby Goins; mother, Geraldine Glover Moore; father, James Russell Moore; grandparents, Baker and Sarah Moore and Clyde and Martha Glover.

Brenda was a devout Christian and attended the Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Raceland, Ky.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Raymond Goins; daughter, Tabitha Goins also from Greenup; three sisters, Anna Kegley from Ashland, Ky, Lila Stamper and Cynthia Moore from Greenup, Ky; five uncles; three aunts; numerous nephews; one niece; one great nephew and a host of family and friends.

A private service was held at the Moore Family Cemetery for Brenda Gail Goins.

Bill McBrayer

1950 - 2020

Bill Eugene McBrayer, 69, of South Shore, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Billy was born May 12, 1950 in Ironton, Ohio a son of the late Billy McBrayer and Virginia Runyon Stevens.

He was a 1972 graduate of Wurtland High School and was retired from General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a member of the New Bethel United Methodist Church in South Shore. He also was a United States Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Diane Martin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Teresa Raymond McBrayer; one son Bill (Catheryn) McBrayer of Metamora, Michigan; one daughter Andrea (Joseph) Ballor of Oxford, Michigan; four sisters Carol (Bud) Hockley of Argillite, Kentucky, Linda (Doug) Hieneman of Greenup, Kentucky, Regina (Freddie) Bradley of Load, Kentucky and Kathy (Bill) Snoddy of Wurtland, Kentucky; five grandchildren Joseph Ballor, Jacob Ballor, Bill McBrayer, Hunter McBrayer and Vayda McBrayer; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Billy will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Reed Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

James Collier

1941 - 2020

James Sherman Collier, 79 of Load, Kentucky went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home with his wife holding his hand.

Jim was born January 5, 1941 in Load, Kentucky a son of the late Willard Dee and Frances Bartram Collier.

Jim had been a preacher for over 50 years and was a former pastor and associate pastor at Hampshire Enterprise Baptist Church in Lynn, Kentucky. He was also a United States Army Veteran. He was a retired carman and welder from CSX Railroad. He loved farming and spending time with his family. Jim will be greatly missed by his family who loved and cared for him dearly.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter Tina Elizabeth Collier; one brother William Collier and one sister Ella Collier.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Mary Elizabeth Burton Collier; one son Matthew J. (Stacy) Collier of Load, Kentucky; two daughters Alicia (Ray) Donnelly and Kathy Brammer of Cold Spring, Kentucky; two brothers Roger Collier and Bobby Collier of Load; one sister Delores Hess of Cannonsburg; seven grandchildren, Shannon Donnelly, Joe Donnelly, Bryce Donnelly, James Brammer, Katie Brammer, Morgan Collier, Luke Collier, and a grandchild on the way; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be conducted for immediate family at the Bentley Cemetery in Load. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hampshire Baptist Church - Patricia Patrick 1319 Broad Hollow, South Shore, KY 41175

Robert Moresea

1951 - 2020

Robert Allan “Bob” Moresea, 69, of Ravenswood, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 25, 2020, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky., following a brave, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Bob was born Feb. 14, 1951, in Beloit, Wisc., a son of Robert Lynn Moresea and Elsie Elizabeth Kvasnak. After his father’s death when Bob was 3, Elsie moved home to the Pittsburgh area and married Ben Cedar, who lovingly raised Bob as his own son.

The family would later move to Ravenswood, where Bob graduated as part of the RHS Class of 1969. In Ravenswood, he met the love of his life, Diana Lynn Hunt, and the two married on Aug. 11, 1973, beginning a 46-year journey of laughter and joy.

Bob’s life was marked by a fierce devotion toward the ones he loved, particularly his three sons - Matt, Eric and Marcus. A doting father, he documented his boys’ athletic and artistic achievements through the camcorder he kept permanently attached to his head and the library of newspaper clippings detailing their accomplishments. Bob’s booming voice could often be heard at high school sporting events criticizing referees or correcting PA announcers who butchered the family name. (“More-A-See!,” he’d scream.)

Bob was also renowned for his two other great loves: the Pittsburgh Steelers and Marshall University. The best times of his life were spent talking about the Steelers or Thundering Herd during beer tastings with the family.

A professional educator, Bob worked many years as a substitute teacher in Jackson County before becoming a full-time health and P.E. teacher at Ravenswood Middle and then Henry J. Kaiser Elementary.

Ever a child at heart, he reveled in the opportunity to teach young kids to play.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by brothers Jeff (Cindy) and Ken (Kandy) Cedar; sons Matt (Traysea), Eric (Emma), and Marcus (Rachel) Moresea; grandchildren Maria, Max, Monroe, Avery, Anthony and Aiden; and many beloved in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was honored with a small prayer service with immediate family Saturday, March 28, at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood, with Father Penumaka Manikyalarao officiating.

Once the coronavirus public health crisis subsides, the family intends to have a full funeral mass and “Celebration of Life” event so all of Bob’s family, friends, students and co-workers can get together and commemorate his life.

Roush Funeral Home of Ravenswood is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at roush94@yahoo.com

Lynn McClurg

1955 – 2020

Cleo Lynn McClurg, 64, of Lloyd went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wurtland KY.

She was born in Ashland KY a daughter of the late Joseph Jasper & Addie Virginia Blevins Ashby.

She was a longtime employee of Ashland Wal-Mart working at the service desk.

She was preceded in death along with her parents by a brother, Noah Mac Ashby.

She is survived by her husband, William Dale McClurg; a son, William Dale McClurg II and his wife Cassie of Flatwoods; three grandchildren, Shelbi, Gabe and Zoey; two brothers, Mike Ashby of Jacksonville FL and Russell Ashby of Westood along with a host of extended family and friends.

A private burial will be held at the Kentucky Veterans’ Cemetery.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY entrusted with Lynn’s arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.